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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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